Old Faithful Apricot Chicken Recipe

Apricot Chicken {in 30 minutes!} Chelsea's Messy Apron

WebSep 10, 2019 · Grill: Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper. Grill at 450°F for 4-5 minutes each side until 165°F. Slice or shred your apricot …

1. RICE: In a small pot combine rice, coconut milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until milk is fully absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the rice stand (still covered) for 10 minutes or until everything else is ready to eat. Fluff rice with a fork.
2. CUCUMBERS: Meanwhile, slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (reserve rest for later), 1 tablespoon olive oil (reserve rest for later), salt and pepper (I use 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper). Add cucumbers and toss to coat; set aside. Toss again before serving.
3. CHICKEN: See Note 1; if using rotisserie chicken, simply shred or cut the chicken off the bones. If grilling, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400-450 degrees F.) Generously oil the grill (I drench a roll-up paper towel in vegetable oil and, holding it with tongs, rub it over the grill grates). Halve the chicken breast(s) horizontally and pound the pieces to even thickness (you don't need the chicken super flat, just even thickness so it will cook evenly). Drizzle each side generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Flip pieces over and repeat -- oil, salt, pepper, seasoning. Place the prepared chicken on the grill. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until chicken juices run clear and internal temperature is at 160 to 165 degrees F. (160 degrees will carry over heat to get to 165 degrees F). Tent chicken with foil and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Thinly slice or shred.
4. SAUCE: Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (add flakes to heat preference). Sauté, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add apricot preserves, soy sauce, and remaining 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon rice vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and cook until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/2 cup water until smooth. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the pan while whisking constantly. Cook, continuing to whisk, until sauce has thickened, about 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in salt and pepper to taste (I add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Add sugar if desired. Toss shredded/thinly sliced chicken in sauce until well coated.

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